SOLD: 2006 Rinker 342 EC For Sale

Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited November 2019 in Rinker Marketplace & Classifieds
Well as much as it pains me we have our 342 listed. Hard to do because we love the boat, just finishing an awesome week on her where we hit Kelllys, Middle Bass & South Bass (Put in Bay) islands along with Leamington Ontario. Her layout inside and outside is just perfect. However we've decided to get in to doing some very long range cruising (1000 mile trips) and are going to shift in to that gear. The 342 is a great cruising boat but for 1000 mile trips we'd like to find inboard diesel.

https://www.boattrader.com/listing/2006-rinker-342-express-cruiser-103657167/
07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • Glassguy54Glassguy54 Member Posts: 588 ✭✭✭
    The Fleming 55 was just profiled on boatTEST.com - I'd love to own one, just need to win the lottery!
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  • StodgeStodge Member Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭✭
    @Liberty44140 We are in the same boat (pun intended).  I'd love to get my hands on a Beneteau Swift Trawler 30.  But don't rule out outboards for long distance travel.  There are some trawlers coming with them already.   The Jeanneau NC895 is a nice option too.  Both get decent MPG at decent speeds (20-25 MPH).

    2002 FV 342 on Lake St. Clair - Past Commodore SHC - Vessel Examiner USCGAUX

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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @Liberty44140 .....good luck. The 342 is a great hull and you have sure looked after yours!
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good luck with the sale and your new adventure.
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks all! Will see what happens here this fall...
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,965 mod
    Glassguy54 said:
    The Fleming 55 was just profiled on boatTEST.com - I'd love to own one, just need to win the lottery!

    oh man, somebody that thinks just like me!! :)  Right now, the 55 is our next boat.  We have one of only 2 dealers in the country a stone throw away & I see well over a dozen different Flemings at any time there.  What a beautiful boat!!

    Good luck Liberty!

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Remember a while back I posted about that guy with the Flemming I met in T&C, I think it was a 58? ......guess you guys like them......serious cash though.
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,965 mod
    Michael T said:
    Remember a while back I posted about that guy with the Flemming I met in T&C, I think it was a 58? ......guess you guys like them......serious cash though.

    They are a really well made boat.  If you are going to spend a ton of time on them (like live on it), you've gotta do it right! :)

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just bumping this up to the top in case anyone looking for a boat is surfing the site :)
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • JoeStangJoeStang Member Posts: 1,142 ✭✭✭✭
    Great looking boat! Thats a fantastic setup for the Great lakes
    2013 276 Cuddy ~ 350 MAG / B3
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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks!
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • zaverin1zaverin1 Member Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    PM me 
    I think me and the wife might be ready 
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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Pm sent 
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My boattrader ad expired. Posting new/updated ad with broker:

    https://www.popyachts.com/express-cruisers-for-sale/rinker-342-express-cruiser-in-marblehead-ohio-191149
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice family from our marina saw my ad on the marina board and have bought the boat. Deal is done and closed. I suspect that we will see Mike here on the forum sometime soon, new to boating and lots of interest in DIY maintenance. We are now shopping for the next boat! 
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations! Another happy boating day! And another happy Rinker owner. Can't wait to see what you end up with.
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
    2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Buy another boat???? OMG
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 10,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Awesome, congratulations @Liberty44140 !!
    2008 330EC
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  • cls10105cls10105 Member Posts: 389 ✭✭
    Awesome , congratulations  Liberty. They got a great boat.
    cruising on 6. tw0s
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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks gang! Pretty slim pickings out there on the used boat market but I’ll be sure to post boat porn as we get there. Looking at a hand full options in the 38-40’ arena. A 410 is definitely possible. 
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 10,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Are you sticking to Rinker or other makes also?
    2008 330EC
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,079 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations!! This time of year is tough to purchase. You are correct, slim pickings. Good luck in your search.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations good luck on your next venture. I have had a bunch of showings but no one has signed on the line. So I will keep boating.
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 2019
    Aero, we are not targeting one brand, more looking for boats that fit our wish list. So far looking like Sea Ray, Tiara and then the Rinker 410 have the best chance of checking most of our boxes. 

    Chris I’m sure that come Feb your boat will move, we had a ton of action, I am sure that Pop yachts would have sold our boat by feb had this deal not worked out, you’ll be boatless before the Easter bunny comes!
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The new Tiara’s are nice. Made right up the road from me  

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ahh yea I certainly wish we could do a brand new Tiara! Not that kind of program. Tiara would be 2000-2005 38-40’. Ray would be 2004-2008 38-40, and then there is a 2004 Rinker 410 locally that is on the table. Admiral just loves all the options! 
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • rasburyrasbury Member Posts: 9,016 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Bet that 410 is a nice ride...
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  • earl1z19earl1z19 Member Posts: 380 ✭✭✭
    The Tiara will hold its value better than the other 2. The Sea Ray will be just like every other Sea Ray out there and the dealer here is not the best. Check out what South Shore marine has. Tom Mac is a good guy. If you hold off they have a killer Christmas party in their show room with at least 40 boats inside with free food! Its probably as goo as the Cleveland Boat show without paying $20 to park!
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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ras the 410 is very nice. It is a big boat though, I am concerned about how much boat the 410 is for gas engines. But similar to our 310 and 342, the admiral loves all the options. Oven, front and rear cabin, couch & lazy boy chair, full size fridge, washer/dryer. 
    Earl thanks, I am in contact with SS and the other larger local dealers. Not too worried about dealer support on an 08 and older boat. Agree with your comments on older Ray's but that is not the case on the newer 2004+ Ray's over 37'. They seem to hold value well, are hard to find, and came in diesel. 
    We will see, seems like I am going to need to be patient to see what hits the market...
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Lib, if you find a deal now are you ready to jump on it?
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